Fitter (Mechanical) , MEP Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Facilities Management, Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international educational institution in Karachi is seeking a Fitter (mechanical) to perform repairs and maintenance of mechanical installations and piping services. Responsibilities include executing preventive maintenance, documenting job activities, and following safety protocols. The candidate must have at least 6-8 years of relevant experience, with a secondary school education and a certificate in plumbing preferred. Proficiency in English and Urdu is essential. Apply by December 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of related work experience required.
• Technical knowledge about Pneumatic and other equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out overhaul, repairs and maintenance of Mechanical Equipment.
• Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance activities as per procedures.
• Record all required information on Job activity.

Skills

Technical knowledge about Air compressors

Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation diagrams

Ability to understand and write simple English and Urdu

Extensive knowledge about plant preventive maintenance system

Education

Secondary School Mandatory

Certificate course in Plumbing preferred

Job description

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Facilities Management

Entity

Location

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for repair and maintenance of all Mechanical installation and piping services and to trouble shoot the problems in the above equipment.

• Carryout overhaul, repairs and maintenance of Mechanical Equipment installation and services in an effective manner to keep these equipment in perfect running condition
• Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance activities on all Mechanical Equipment / Services as per defined procedures to prevent frequent breakdowns and increasing their life
• Record all required information on Job activity to maintain history and other relevant data in Facilities and Equipment Management System
• Inspect and observe assigned Equipment / Services to minimize breakdown and to meet user’s needs
• Follow safety procedures and dress code at work
• Any other related task as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

Secondary School Mandatory

• Certificate course in Plumbing preferred
• 6-8 years of related work experience
• Technical knowledge about Air compressors, Pumps, Medical Air and Vacuum, Electro-Mechanical, Pneumatic and other equipment
• Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation diagrams independently
• Ability to understand and write simple English and Urdu
• Extensive knowledge about plant preventive maintenance system

To Apply

Interested candidate can apply by sending their resume at [e-mail] by mentioning position no 10001819 - Fitter (mechanical) as subject line.

Comprehensive reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by December 17, 2025